U.S. News Review

Some people visit New York City for the shopping, some for the dining and others yet for the museums. But for those who reserve their Big Apple trips for the Radio City Rockettes and a spin around the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, The Jewel is a real gem. Overlooking the iconic plaza, The Jewel is beloved among recent guests for its convenient, central location with near-immediate access to the Theater District, Times Square and many more of the city's top attractions. When you do retreat to your room you'll find free high-speed Internet access, iPod docking stations and floor-to-ceiling glass windows with views of Rockefeller Center or St. Patrick's Cathedral (in most of the rooms). Guests praise the plentiful on-site amenities like free bottled water on each floor, a fitness center and a seventh-floor restaurant at the affiliated private business club, The Terrace Club. (Meals at the Club's dining venue are 20 percent off for hotel guests.)

Critic Reviews

“This Midtown Manhattan hotel is across from Rockefeller Center and NBC Studios.”

Guest Rooms

Straightforward and functional rooms cater to the business traveler with custom designed workstations and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows (some rooms have terraces) with views worthy of its namesake location while other rooms face St. Patrick's Cathedral. Striped bedspreads add some zest to otherwise non-descript rooms (white walls, light colored wood accents).

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Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 1039 guests have reviewed the The Jewel Facing Rockefeller Center, giving it
a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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Amenities

Room Service

Internet Access

Business Center

Dining

Meeting Rooms

Fitness Center

Location & Parking

Perhaps the whole point of The Jewel facing Rockefeller Center is its location, as the name suggests. The property is within walking distance of other popular tourist sights (besides Rockefeller Center), including Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art and Saks Fifth Avenue. Times Square is a few blocks west.

Most subway lines are accessible from the hotel's central location in midtown Manhattan

Eight blocks south of Central Park

The hotel does not offer valet parking, but guests are welcome to park in a nearby lot; note that there are no in and out privileges

24-hour valet parking

24-hour self-parking ($35 to $45)

Airport shuttle

Car service

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Dining

The Jewel's only on-site option is in-room dining provided by local restaurants that deliver to the hotel. However, guests are granted access to the Terrace Club, a private business club two doors down from the hotel. The Terrace Club, which serves modern American cuisine, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; it also hosts a full bar.

Guests of the Jewel get a 20 percent discount at the Terrace Club

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Pool

Spa

The Jewel's no-frills approach to service means any family staying here will likely have to take rooms as they come, and be fairly self sufficient. Still, this might be a good option for small families with older children, if only for the central location. High chairs and cribs are available

The Lego Store and the American Girl Place are right around the corner; Times Square and FAO Schwartz are also nearby

The Jewel has a tiny (375-square-foot) fitness center that features two elliptical machines, two stationary bikes, a weight resistance machine, free weights, medicine balls and a balance ball. Towels and complimentary bottled water are provided.

In addition to the comfortable workspaces with ergonomic chairs in each guest room, the hotel offers free use of computer and iPads for guests. There is one small Board Room in the hotel itself (accommodating up to 26 guests), but most functions occur two doors down in Club Quarters at the private business lounge and restaurant, the Terrace Club. The Board Room is equipped with telecommunication and audiovisual equipment for any presentation needs.

Terrace Club is an indoor/outdoor venue that can accommodate 110 people indoor only or 139 indoor/outdoor